School Social Worker - 1.0 FTE - West Middle School

Openings as of 5/17/2026

School Social Worker - 1.0 FTE - West Middle School

JobID: 6604

Position Type:

Special Education/Social Worker

Date Posted:

5/12/2026

Location:

West Middle School

Description:

Shakopee Public Schools is searching for a dynamic 1.0 FTE School Social Worker to join the team at West Middle School for the 26-27 school year.

Job Summary:

The School Social Worker plays a key role in promoting student success by addressing social, emotional, behavioral and environmental factors that impact learning. This position involves providing direct special education services to students, resources and support for families, participation in student support and special education teams and fostering strong home-school-community partnerships. Additional duties include facilitation of 504 services in the assigned building including referral review, evaluation and accommodation plans, participation on student support teams for intervention planning, problem solving and data collection.

Qualifications:

Current MN teaching license as School Social Worker

Bachelors degree in Social Work required

Masters degree in Social Work preferred

Must be trained in NVCI - District may provide training

Experience in Special Education and in school settings preferred

Pay & Benefits Information (if eligibility requirements are met):

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA & VEBA options

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care options

Accidental Injury & Critical Illness Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Teachers Retirement Association (TRA) Plan + district contribution

403(B) plan + district contribution

Salary ranges from $52,020 to $126,971 depending upon education level and experience.

Our staff receives:

Professional development opportunities provided by the District

Strong mentoring program for first-year staff

Working Conditions:

Classroom and office environment

Ability to assist staff on site with student behaviors

Application Procedure:

online at under posting number 6604.

Selection Procedure:

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. Those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Postings current as of 5/17/2026 6:34:57 AM CST.